{"id":1048,"date":"2013-02-28T00:05:30","date_gmt":"2013-02-28T00:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goingoninmedway.co.uk\/?page_id=1048"},"modified":"2024-04-13T22:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T21:43:42","slug":"boot-fairs-in-medway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goingoninmedway.co.uk\/boot-fairs-in-medway\/","title":{"rendered":"Boot Fairs in Medway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https:\/\/www.goingoninmedway.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/greenfields-boot-fair1.jpg” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Boot Fairs In Medway 2024″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” admin_label=”section” module_class=”bootFairTopOutsideBox” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

20We are currently in the season of boot fairs and they are massively popular in Medway and Kent in general so we wanted to provide you with some information on them! We also have a guide here on the things that you need to take with you when selling at a boot fair<\/a> and tips for when you’re buying at them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nestled in the heart of Medway, Greenfields Boot Fair stands as the largest of its kind in the region, a title it has proudly held for years. Established in 1982, the Greenfield family brings over four decades of expertise to the vibrant Sunday market scene. It’s a family-run affair, where Mark and Maria Greenfield have become local legends for their unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding experience for all.<\/p>\n

May 2024<\/p>\n

Sunday 5th
Monday 6th (Bank Holiday)
Sunday 12th
Sunday 19th
Sunday 26th
Monday 27th (Bank Holiday)<\/p>\n

June<\/p>\n

Sunday 2nd
Sunday 9th
Sunday 16th
Sunday 23rd
Sunday 30th
July<\/p>\n

Sunday 7th
Sunday 14th
Sunday 21st
Sunday 28th
August<\/p>\n

Sunday 4th
Sunday 11th
Sunday 18th
Sunday 25th
Monday 26th (Bank Holiday)
September<\/p>\n

Sunday 1st
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Sunday 22nd
Sunday 29th (Last Boot Fair)<\/p>\n

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Westmoor Boot Fair<\/h2>\r\nRainham holds the regular\u00a0Westmoor boot fair<\/a>. Between April and August\u00a0it is\u00a0held at Westmoor Farm, Moor St, Rainham\r\nKent ME8 8QF<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWestmoor dates for 2018<\/strong>:\r\n\r\nApril: 29th 2018 (according to their website) and then we presume that it’s every Sunday from then on.\r\n

Hempstead Boot Fair<\/h2>\r\nThere is also the\u00a0Hempstead Boot Fair<\/a>\u00a0(Broomfield Farm, Hempstead Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3QL) which, according to its\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0page, appears to start in May 2018<\/strong>\u00a0(that’s all the info we have so far). In previous years there have been over 100 stalls for visitors to peruse.\u00a0It appears that it\u2019s opening times this year are from 11:30am until 3:30pm.\r\n

Rochester Boot Fair<\/h2>\r\nWe have been sent an email regarding a boot fair taking place in Rochester<\/a> in June 2018. Here is the information that we were given:\r\n\r\n“Rochester Boot Fair is back and running throughout the summer at Rochester United Football Club on Rede Court Road ME2 3TU, opposite the Texaco Petrol Station. Starting on Sunday 3rd of June 2018, Pitches available for cars and small vans only \u00a310 per pitch. Supporting this event will help us support Rochester United Football Club and the Anti Bullying Campaign that we work with. We will be open from 6.15am for Sellers and 7.15 for Buyers. For more information 07512444889.”\r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Know of any other boot fairs in Medway or\u00a0Kent<\/a>? If so, let us know by either by using our contact form<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Facebook pages<\/a>! If you’re looking for a guide on things you need when selling at boot fairs, we have created one here<\/a>.\r\n\r\nBoot fairs elsewhere in Kent (click on the links below to be taken to the boot fair’s website)<\/b>\r\n\r\nLongfield Road Boot Fair<\/a>\r\n\r\nAddington Boot Fair<\/a>\r\n\r\nHythe Boot Fair<\/a>\r\n\r\nSellindge Boot Fair<\/a>\r\n\r\nCanterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable boot fairs<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoot fair at The Hop Farm<\/a>\r\n

Why People Love Going to Boot Fairs<\/h2>\r\nPeople love boot fairs for a number of reasons such as them being a way for people to get rid of things that they no longer want or need and getting some money for them, especially if the alternative was for them to get rid of these items was to give them away for free.\r\n\r\nAnother reason that people like going to boot fairs is that they are a great place to buy things that you want for a low price. Boot fairs are probably the place to find things at their cheapest, even cheaper than buying second hand items online from websites such as eBay and Gumtree. The culture of haggling at boot fairs also aids in the ability to get things cheaper than anywhere else as is the random nature of them as you may stumble across something that no-one else has seen but when people look for specific items online they can type in a search for them.\r\n\r\nBoot fairs are also a social occasion. Many people both buy and sell at boot fairs each week and will get to know the familiar faces. They may also buy from the same stalls each week as some people treat boot fairs as at least a bit of side income so may get new stock to sell each week.\r\n

How to Prepare<\/h2>\r\nThere are things that you need to take with you no matter whether you’re planning to either go there as a seller or a buyer.\r\n

Protect Yourself from the Rain<\/h3>\r\nFor example, the weather can turn quickly so you need to be prepared for it to rain when you’re there so make sure that you take an umbrella, jacket<\/a>, hat and some boot for muddy fields. Even if you don’t want to carry them around with you make sure that you keep these things in your car.\r\n

Carrier Bags<\/h3>\r\nIt’s worth also taking carrier bags with you as, if you’re going as a buyer, remember that sellers may not have many carrier bags to hand out or they may have run out. If you’re buying bigger items you can carry them around the boot fair and back to your car easily and they will also be protected should it rain.\r\n

Take a Decent Amount of Change<\/h3>\r\nSellers may also run out of change or have very little of it so if you have pay the exact amount for an item you will be a seller’s dream! They may even be prepared to give you an extra discount on something if you can pay the exact amount as it means that they have more change in their float. You will also need something to store this change in such as a decent wallet<\/a>, bag<\/a> or change belt<\/a>.\r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Greenfield's<\/a> is a large boot fair with a couple of different locations. There\u2019s Anthony's Way in Strood and Beechings Way in Gillingham. Opening at 6 am and costing \u00a310 for cars and \u00a314 for vans to pitch up and sell a number of items, it\u2019s a great place to be. The boot fairs also have food vans containing all manner of treats from burgers to ice cream. Entertainment is also provided.<\/p>

Greenfield's dates for 2014 (AW means it's at Anthony's Way and BF means it's at Beechings Field):<\/p>